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WAM offers a unique, early intervention program that supports women charged with a criminal offence by matching them with a supportive female mentor

WAM offers a unique, early intervention program that supports women charged with a criminal offence by matching them with a supportive female mentor
Through mentoring, vulnerable women can access the services they need to improve their life outcomes.

24/08/2026

Tickets are now open for Warriors & Makers! 💜

Join us on Wednesday 7 October, 5.30–8.00pm for an evening of celebration, connection and inspiration at this year’s Warriors & Makers.

We’ll come together to celebrate the courage, creativity and leadership of women and non-binary people who are forging more positive lives away from the justice system — and to recognise the people who walk alongside them.

✨ Tickets are now available via Humanitix: https://loom.ly/nK_l3nI

Know someone who should be a Warrior or Maker?

We’re also inviting nominations for our next Warriors & Makers Honour Roll.

We’re looking for women and non-binary people whose courage, creativity, leadership or contribution deserves to be recognised and celebrated.

To request a nomination form, please contact WAM’s Executive Officer at [email protected].

Come along, bring a friend, and help us celebrate the people who are making change happen.

Wednesday 7 October | 5.30–8.00pm
📍 Lyceum Club, Melbourne

We’d love to see you there. 💜

21/08/2026

This week, we were pleased to welcome Luba Grigorovitch MP, Victoria’s Minister for Youth and Minister for Carers and Volunteers, to WAM’s Art of Connection exhibition at Sunshine Library.

Luba’s portfolios are closely connected to the work we do at WAM — supporting young people, strengthening the contribution of volunteers and walking alongside women and non-binary people whose lives have been impacted by the justice system.

The visit also came at an important time for the Sunshine community, where conversations about community safety, prevention and creating communities where people feel connected and supported are particularly important.

We were joined by Brimbank Councillor Victoria Borg, WAM’s Board Chair Susan Short and members of our team, as well as volunteer mentors and lived experience advocates who shared what being part of WAM has meant to them.

These conversations matter. Building safer communities isn't only about what happens after harm occurs — it is also about investing in connection, opportunity, early intervention and the people who can walk alongside someone before their circumstances escalate.

That is at the heart of WAM’s work, and why Art of Connection is so much more than an exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who came along, shared their experiences and helped create space for a thoughtful conversation about connection and community.

And thank you to Sunshine Library for hosting us. 💜

18/08/2026

WAM staff attended the 'No Air in Prison Bill' rally organised by the Human Rights Law Centre and supported by organisations advocating for people in prisons including Fitzroy Legal Service, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, Flat Out, Voices for Change, Jesuit Social Services, First People's Assembly of Victoria.

The rally was organised to protest Victoria's Corrections Amendment Bill, which will stop people in prison having a right to a minimum of one hour of fresh air each day. Speakers included people with lived experience who had been subject to periods without access to fresh air as a result of lockdowns, covid or being placed in solitary confinement, and all spoke to the significant harm this cause to their mental and physical health. Indigenous advocates spoke to how this Bill directly goes against the intention of Treaty.

The Bill passed the Victorian Upper House last week, despite being in contradiction to the Victorian Charter of Human Rights. The No Air in Prison Bill strips away the right of people in prison to have at least one hour each day in the open air by qualifying that it will be subject to ill-defined ‘operational considerations’. It also denies compensation to those already unlawfully deprived of fresh air.

Being in prison is punishment enough, the fundamental right of access to fresh air and daylight should not be denied, as this will simply compound the harm and can actively work against rehabilitation.

WAM believes a justice system should uphold human rights, dignity and opportunities for positive change. WAM stands by lived experiences advocates and allies who are working to challenge this significantly unjust bill.

17/08/2026

Meeting someone new can feel exciting and a little nerve wracking. Hear how this participant felt when they met their mentor for the very first time.

14/08/2026

At WAM our Board Members go above and beyond! Deputy Chair Emily is putting in the work with her training for the Sydney Marathon🏃‍♀️ and we are keen to support her along the way.
Under the tagline 'Marathon for Mentors', Emily will be running the Sydney Marathon to raise funds for Women and Mentoring. 🔗https://loom.ly/OeG3apo She aims to raise over $100 for every km run...a whopping 42km that's $4200 to make a difference in women's lives.
👏 So far she has raised just over $1800. With about 2 weeks left until the Sydney Marathon, there's still time to help Emily to hit her target of $4200.

“Running, just like any other challenge in life, is made easier when someone is by your side. That's what Women and Mentoring - WAM Limited provides.” says Emily
Any support would be incredibly helpful. Please also share this link to the CrowdRaiser page with your friends and family. The more people who can help the bigger the impact!
Link to donate via Crowdraiser https://loom.ly/OeG3apo

11/08/2026

STOP SUFFOCATING HUMAN RIGHTS

Wednesday 12 August | 12:45pm
Parliament Steps, Melbourne

A rally will be held on the steps of Victorian Parliament in response to the Corrections Amendment Bill 2026, also referred to by campaigners as the “No Air in Prison Bill.”

The Bill proposes changes relating to access to fresh air for people in prison, including removing the existing entitlement to one hour of fresh air each day. It would also permanently exclude the operation of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities from these provisions and retrospectively remove the right to compensation.

Campaigners and community organisations have raised concerns about the human rights implications of these proposed changes, including the impact on people in custody and the role of the Charter in protecting human rights.

The rally will take place from 12:45pm on Wednesday 12 August on the Parliament Steps.

Everyone deserves to see the sky and breathe fresh air.

10/08/2026

Mentoring creates change that lasts well beyond each catch up. 💙 Hear about the impact WAM has had on this participant's life.

05/08/2026

The recent death of a young woman in custody at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) has deeply impacted our community.
At WAM, we stand in solidarity with the women currently at DPFC, their families, and everyone in our network with lived experience of the justice system. We recognise that this may cause significant distress and highlight the critical need for safe, trauma-informed care.
This event underscores why our sector continues to advocate for early intervention, gender-specific support, and community-based solutions to justice involvement. Every individual deserves access to safety, health resources, and dignity.
You can read the statement from the Smart Justice For Women coalition here:https://www.womenandmentoring.org.au/s/SJFW-Statement-re-DPFC-04082026.pdf

If you or someone you know has been affected by this news, please reach out to a trusted person for support, whether that be friends, your community, or a professional service.
Available 24/7 Supports:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• 13YARN 13 92 76
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

03/08/2026

Everyone deserves someone who believes in them. 🌿 Hear why this participant chose mentoring with WAM and how it has supported their growth.

31/07/2026

Join us for our next WAMily Movie Night 🎬

Some stories challenge us. Others change the conversation.

We're coming together to watch Silenced, the powerful new documentary by Selina Miles, exploring what happens when women who speak out about gendered violence are met not with justice, but with legal action designed to silence them.

Featuring the experiences of advocates and survivors including Jennifer Robinson, Brittany Higgins and Amber Heard, Silenced examines the growing use of defamation law against women who tell their stories, and asks difficult but important questions about power, accountability and whose voices are believed.

At WAM, we know that creating safer communities starts with listening. This screening is an opportunity to come together, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversation about gendered violence, justice and the systems that shape women's lives.

Whether you're a participant, mentor, volunteer, staff member or supporter, we'd love you to join us for an evening of connection, learning and community.

📅 Sunday 13th September, 2-4pm
📍 Palace Brighton Bay (294 Bay St, Brighton)
🎟️ Tickets: https://loom.ly/vVw2eYg

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